Category Archives: Bone Health

Last week, I arrived at my mother-in-law’s home to find her on the sofa. When she got up, she was moving carefully and holding her lower back. She said she felt the pain when she bent over to pick up a dropped towel and it had been hurting for a few hours, so she’d decided ...click here to read more

Consuming a plant-based diet may help to alleviate pain and inflammation due to rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to new information. This review adds to the evidence that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes may be beneficial for autoimmune conditions. The new review published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition highlighted four different ...click here to read more

Those trying to lose weight who exercise regularly and restrict calories could be putting their bone health at risk, according to a new study. This new research looked at what happens to bone marrow fat and overall bone health when restricting calories. This new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research shows ...click here to read more

Is your spouse bothering you non-stop? If they are, my condolences; I wish I could help. But that’s not the kind of neck pain we’re dealing with here. We’re talking about that stiffness or pain that hits when you’re stuck in traffic, enjoying your favorite television show, or have been hunched over at your desk. ...click here to read more

Along with maintaining an active lifestyle, the food you eat plays a significant role in the health of your bones. Food choices can either help or hinder bone health, which ultimately influences your risk for falls and fractures. What are the nutrients you need for bone health? Calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K, right? Yep. ...click here to read more

In one of the most extensive and most detailed studies ever conducted, it was recently found that patients diagnosed with gout were more than twice as likely to develop chronic kidney disease compared to those without. The research, coming from the University of Limerick (UL), Ireland used data from more than 620,000 patients in the ...click here to read more

When you were a kid, you probably hated it when grown-ups told you to “stand up straight,” am I right? But they were on to something. Good posture is essential for balance, maintaining muscle, and reducing your chances of pain and injury. When you stand up straight with good posture, all of your weight is ...click here to read more

If you’ve suffered from a stroke, I’m sure your life is quite different than before. There are plenty of adjustments required to maintain health following such a catastrophic event. But there is one you—or your doctor—may have not considered: bone health. A recent study has found that stroke patients are at high risk for osteoporosis, ...click here to read more

A new study reports that how you see the world may have a significant impact on how well you sleep. This is excellent news if you’re a glass-half-full type of person. In recent years, sleep deprivation has become a major public health concern. Moreover, it seems like a growing number of people I talk to ...click here to read more

If you have a tough time maintaining a pain-free and mobile wrist, you know how challenging simple tasks can be. Stiffness, swelling, and pain in the hands and wrists can impede your ability to eat, get dressed, and enjoy the activities you love. Thankfully, there are several ways to ease this pain. Performing exercises is ...click here to read more

You’ve likely heard that exercise, calcium, vitamin D, and movement can help maintain strong, dense bones. But new research is saying your social life may play a significant role in bone health too. The long-term study followed more than 11,000 post-menopausal women in the United States and found that low levels of social activity, negative ...click here to read more

Many conditions can lead to bone loss. New research shows how stress can be an essential factor when looking at possible risk factors. According to the study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, poor quality social relationships that contribute to psychosocial stress may be related to bone loss in postmenopausal women. Stress ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in Bone, patients who have a high frailty status alongside rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may be more at risk of osteoporotic fractures. Those with RA do have an increased risk of skeletal bone loss, which could be a reason for the increased risk of fractures. Previous studies have shown frailty ...click here to read more

Older adults with type 2 diabetes, especially those taking diabetic medications, have a high short-term fracture risk, according to a new study. Research shows that not only are those who take medications at risk, but disease duration also contributes to risk factors. The goal of the study presented at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists ...click here to read more